8 Easy Warm-You-Up Chili Recipes
If you’re looking for easy warm-you-up chili recipes, you’re in the right place! These nourishing chili recipes are all made with real food ingredients and are so simple to throw together.
Perfect for bringing a little bit of cozy to your busy weeknights.
I don’t know about you but chili is one of my top comfort foods!
And when the cooler months hit, I crave all-things-cozy.
So it’s no wonder I find myself reaching for these 8 easy warm-you-up chili recipes over and over again. They’re so simple to throw together and make for such a satisfying meal. I gathered my most-loved chili recipes into one post, in case you’re craving something quick and cozy too.
They’re ideal for an intimate gathering, game day, a fall or Halloween party, or a weekday chili night. Add a big green salad and some warm muffins straight out of the oven and you’ve got the perfect fall or winter meal.
To me, chili is all about minimal prep with maximum flavor.
Drop a bunch of real-food ingredients into a slow cooker or instant pot.
Set your cook time.
And before you know it, dinner is ready.
Don’t miss the muffin recipes at the end. All easy to bake and perfect to pair with your favorite fall chilis and stews.
I hope you’ll make these comforting recipes soon. If you do, be sure to share it on Instagram and tag me at @realfoodwholelife so I can see! Now, let’s make some Easy Warm-You-Up Chili Recipes!
Can I freeze chili for later?
Yes, I love freezing leftover chili, soups & stews for quick lunches and dinners on the go.
My favorite method is to freeze in individual servings in mason jars.
Here’s a step-by-step for how to freeze in mason jars.
8 easy warm-you-up chili recipes
5-Ingredient Black Bean Sweet Potato Chili (Slow Cooker, Instant Pot)
Ingredients: sweet potatoes, black beans, salsa, vegetable stock, cumin, smoked paprika and salt
Easy Slow Cooker Chicken Chili (Dump and Go)
Ingredients: chicken, tomato sauce, beans, salsa, cumin, garlic and salt.
Instant Pot Turkey Paleo Pumpkin Chili
Ingredients: ground turkey, pumpkin puree, chicken stock, tomato sauce, bell pepper, onion, cumin and other spices
Slow Cooker Paleo Turkey Apple Chili (+ 30-Minute Stovetop Option)
Ingredients: ground turkey, onion, garlic, cumin, chipotle peppers, apples, tomato sauce, lime juice, and other seasonings
30-Minute Beef & Butternut Paleo Chili (+ Vegetarian Option)
Ingredients: ground beef, butternut squash, mushrooms, tomato sauce, onion, olive oil, garlic powder, cumin and other spices
Slow Cooker Pumpkin Paleo Chili
Ingredients: ground turkey, pumpkin puree, bell pepper, tomato paste, onion, garlic, cumin, chili powder, lime juice and other spices
Slow Cooker Easy Beef and Bean Chili
Ingredients: beef, kidney beans, onion, bell pepper, fire-roasted tomatoes, garlic powder, chili powder, cumin, lime juice and salt
20-Minute Reset Turkey Chili
You can also use ground turkey for this quick dish! These weeknight turkey tacos with sweet corn salsa come together in less than 20 minutes.
muffins to bake + serve with your chili
Gluten Free Cornbread Muffins (One Bowl!)
Ingredients: oat flour, cornmeal, oil, eggs, honey, almond milk, baking soda and salt.
One-Bowl Triple Apple Cider Spiced Muffins
Ingredients: applesauce, apples, apple cider, eggs, almond flour (or oat flour), coconut oil, cinnamon, baking soda, baking powder
One-Bowl Apple Cornmeal Muffins
Ingredients: chopped apples, applesauce, apple cider, oat flour, cornmeal, maple syrup, coconut oil, eggs, baking soda, cinnamon and salt.
tools to make these easy warm-you-up chili recipes + sides
6-quart programmable slow cooker
you’ll also love these real food soup and stew recipes
- Easiest Vegetarian Slow Cooker Recipes
- 20 Easy, Healthy Soup & Stew Recipes to Just Throw in Your Slow Cooker
- Crockpot Loaded Mexican Chicken Soup
- Slow Cooker Tuscan Pumpkin Soup
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